Job summary
We are looking for a regional Physician Associate (PA) Workforce Lead, to work with regional partners, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and employers to support PA and Anaethesia Associate (AA) roles in elective surgery as part of the North Wests response to Covid recovery.
We are looking for a highly motivated PA with excellent understanding of current workforce challenges and solutions. Working closely with the Regional Head of AHPs, North West PA Workforce Lead and HEE North West senior leadership team, this is an important opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of policy priorities for elective recovery and gain experience of strategic working within HEE.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for delivery of an assigned portfolio focusing on growing the physician associate (PA) and anaesthesia associate (AA) workforce in elective surgery (pre-op, theatre, and post-operative recovery) in the region to support COVID recovery:
- Support HEE, NHSE&I and stakeholders to scope the current PA and AA surgical workforce.
- Provide HEE and stakeholders guidance to understand and develop PAs and AAs roles in surgical pathways.
- Indentify exemplar services across the region and nationally.
- Advise employers on pre and post qualification training, education and exposure requirements to utilise PAs and AAs at the top of their licence.
- Develop case studies and resources to highlight impact of PA and AA current roles.
This role is ideal for clinicians who are interested in developing their leadership, strategic, communication and team working skills.
About us
Health Education England (HEE) is part of the NHS, and we work with partners to plan, recruit, educate and train the health workforce. We exist for one reason only: to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and health improvement to the patients and public of England by ensuring that the workforce of today and tomorrow has the right numbers, skills, values and behaviours, at the right time and in the right place.
Our new organisational values are Responsible, Fair, Inclusive and Confident. Our ambition is to be the best organisation of our type in the world by living our values every day.
We take pride in being a supportive, caring, and dynamic team working across professions, the North West, and nationally. We offer flexible working, a comprehensive induction, and a range of development opportunities for staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Salary Progression
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8a with a full-time starting salary of £45,753, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered the role on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Salary Progression
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8a with a full-time starting salary of £45,753, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered the role on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Physician Associate
- Current professional registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification (Prince 2, APM etc)
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge, understanding and application of current NHS policies across healthcare systems
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to effective present to a wide range of audiences using different mediums
Experience
Essential
- One year's post-qualification experience in practice
- Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of negotiating with and influencing senior managers, project leads and staff at all levels of seniority
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team without direct line management
- Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Physician Associate
- Current professional registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification (Prince 2, APM etc)
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge, understanding and application of current NHS policies across healthcare systems
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to effective present to a wide range of audiences using different mediums
Experience
Essential
- One year's post-qualification experience in practice
- Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of negotiating with and influencing senior managers, project leads and staff at all levels of seniority
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team without direct line management
- Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
